Empowering U

An eight day training to be held in Ireland from 4th to 11th of August 2017. (Travel days 3th and 12th of August 2017) A Training Course for trainers, youth workers and peer leaders. It is about developing the competences of youth workers in the areas of empowerment, resilience & positive mental health! Methods Non-formal interactive methods include workshops on: • Mindfulness & creativity based on MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) • The practice of empowerment – • Theatre games – using ‘Theatre of the Oppressed’ methodologies to explore empowerment • Art activities for self expression, creativity, empowerment & resilience • Practical workshop on making your own natural skincream -regaining power over the production of products we use daily • Nature walk - connected to positive mental health • Vision Quest – a Native American ritual to connect to the inner you • Visits to local area • Discussion, sharing, exchange of experience, movement & reflection. The objectives of this course are: 1. For the participants to come away with concrete methods and ideas to help develop their own sense of empowerment & resilience and bring this into the work they do with young people. 2. To understand and put into action ideas and methods to increase positive mental health in the young people they work with. 3. To explore the potentials of creative methodologies as a way for self-discovery, creativity, empowerment & resilience. 4. To be part of an intercultural learning experience. 5. To facilitate the exchange of experience from participants regarding their work with their own young people. 6. To encourage European co-operation in the youth field. (funding approved) Erasmus+ youth programme An initiative of Eolas Soileir – Ireland 100 euro participation fee 100% travel refund within travel bands below Please read the info leaflet attached and complete the attached application form asap or before the 28th May 2017 & send to dquinlan6@gmail.com for selection. Only apply if from one of these countries: Country Spain** Estonia** Kosova** Slovenia** Poland** Belarus** Ireland Romania** Greece** Armenia**